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I am an Annie Sloan chalk paint addict, fabric lover, thrifting Goddess and lover of vintage linens, aprons and all things handmade

Favorite area of home improvement:

I love to refurbish and restyle furniture pieces...wood and upholstered thrift finds are my favorite

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Painting: What is chalk paint

Im about to paint some cabinets and i keep seeing pictures people post of cabinets painted with "chalk paint." What is it, where do i get it or do i just throw some chalk in a gallon of paint and make my own chalk paint?

Commented on Jun 30, 2012
Hello Miriam, ...»

Annie Sloan is one of the worlds most well known and respected decorative painters with over 40 years in the business and dozens of books published on the subject. She developed her trademarked Chalk Paint™ recipe over 20 years ago and for the last 2 years it has been available here in the USA. It is proudly manufactured here in America at a plant in Kansas. so YES folks, it is MADE IN AMERICA! Because it contains no latex or plastics it has incredible adhesion and you can paint just about any type of surface..wood, metal, resin, plastic, lacquered or heavily varnished. It is wonderful for plaster or stucco walls because it lets them breathe. It may be used on exteriors (no wax application please) or interiors. I also see many adding chalk to latex paint, but all that is doing is making ...latex paint with chalk...NOT Chalk Paint™. The most wonderful aspect of Chalk Paint™ decorative paint is the no prep..no sand quality of it. It can be layered, used as a wash, left to thicken and used as an impasto, gilded, stencilled, decoupaged, given a rustic look, create a sleek modern look...it is unlimited. Because only the Graphite hue contains black..that means you may mix Annie's paints and never get a muddy color..they will always be clear and true. If you would like to find out more about Chalk Paint™ and Annie Sloan you can check out the Annie Sloan Unfolded website.... www.anniesloanunfolded.com
Happy painting and please feel free to send any Chalk Paint™ questions my way. I will do my best to answer them.
Janet xox
The Empty Nest
http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/

updating old furniture

I used Annie Sloan Chalk paint in Duck Egg to achieve this look. This paint requires no sanding or priming and it's awesome! A quick update of the hardware and it looks like a brand new ...»

Commented on Jun 26, 2012
Lori...go to anniesloanunfolded.com to find a local Annie Sloan retailer! ...»

You will LOVE the gorgeous colors. Happy painting!

I achieved a farmhouse country restyle for my builders grade oak cabinet kitchen by adding a beadboard backsplash, wood

corbels, painted cabinets and I did all the work myself for under $500.00. I incorporated some great thrifted pieces and removed some doors for an open shelf look. My favorite feature is ...»

Commented on Jun 23, 2012
thanks Addie!

Welcome to Hometalk 2.0! (Video)

Hi everyone, welcome to Hometalk 2.0! Here is a short video about the new features. if you have any questions, please feel free to post here, or email me directly: miriam@hometalk.com

Commented on Jun 23, 2012
Hello Miriam...I LOVED meeting you in the Annie Sloan Unfolded booth at the Haven Conference. ...»
We must keep in touch as you are too sweet to let get away!
Janet xox
The Empty Nest

Re-purposing old family mailbox

I saw this on Pinterest and Honey helped me! I bet sometimes he thinks Pinterest is awesome and the other times he thinks it might just be the devil! I now use it to store my garden tools ...»

Commented on Jun 07, 2012
I have had a mailbox/toolbox in my back garden for years...very handy and looks super cute. We ...»
have 3 acres and having to walk all the way back to the garage when I have forgotten the pruning shears is a bother...keep all my essentials handy!

Painted Canvas Floorcloths

Floorcloths were used in homes throughout the country in the nineteenth century. Let's get their popularity back! Please spread the word.

Commented on May 30, 2012
Lisa is the BEST!!!!! Her pre-hemmed canvas floorcloths are the finest quality and the only ...»
ones I will purchase. Don't waste your money on the flimsy Michael's version. Huge difference in quality.

Old Door Privacy Screen

I used old doors from our 1938 home to make this privacy screen for our backyard. I used to hinges to attach them to each other. I painted them and sealed them with Helmsman since it would be outside. For more pictures, and outside decor ideas visit my blog at www.notjustahousewife.net

Commented on May 24, 2012
I am opening my very own shop and plan on doing this to create a little get-away office space ...»
that is moveable!

Followed 1 person on May 23, 2012

Headboard turned garden bench

This is a little headboard I found at our local Goodwill....I cut in half, and cut a 2x4 for a back leg...cut an apron out for the front to hide the bracing....and painted it! http://www.dejavuedesigns.com/headboard-bedh... #junkrecycling #Bestof2012 #keepingcozy #proudestdiy #SpringDecor #recycle #SummerStyle

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